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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.23, 33,589.51 and 13,162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.23, 33,589.51 and 13,162.23 is: 18,163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.23 : 33,589.51 = 13,162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.23/33,589.51 = 13,162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.23x = 33,589.51 × 13,162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.23x = 442,112,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,112,823.30/24,340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.87

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